THE SWEET: Andy Scott talks to The Rockpit

When you look back to the 1970's and the huge amount of talent in the charts and touring live, there are some that just were always head and shoulders over the rest. For me the 'golden three' I remember most as a very young kid were T-Rex, Slade and The Sweet. Of course as I grew older many more were added to that list, but it was the harder edge of The Sweet that I really loved about them, because behind the bubblegum hits there was a great hard rocking band! The more you listen to The Sweet the more you are drawn to the band compositions.

Over the years it's been great to catch up with Andy Scott on a semi-regular basis: he's wonderful to interview and always has a new story to tell. With The Sweet undertaking their Australian Farewell Tour later this year we had to chat again!

[kathmurray]

I first saw Sweet in Melbourne at Festival Hall in 1975. Later saw Andy and Mick’s version and later again saw Brian on what was his last trip to Australia. I’m now in Brisbane and will see Andy for the last time soon. A final goodbye to what was a great time in music. I’ll forever be one of The Six Teens ❤

[brianchandler]

RIP Mick Tucker, a genuinely nice bloke I had the honour to meet a few times living locally

[stevendavies-morris]

The Sweet! Incredible to think that a top quality version of this band still exists in 2024. Andy Scott is a very humble man who clearly lets the music do the talking. I have heard four advance tracks off the new Sweet album. Absolutely outstanding! This lineup may not have the youthful glamness of the classic 4 piece, but they nail all the vocal harmonies to perfection, and are tremendous musicians. I hope sincerely the new album is not the end of the Sweet journey ... There is still so much more for The Sweet to say,

[paulrogers]

Finally a good interviewer. See you in oz soon Andy.

[michaelcameron]

Seen Sweet at Glasgow Apollo in 73 I'm getting as old as Andy Great guitar player and singer still going strong too Amazing

[sveinsigurdgismarvik]

Cancer, tragedies, still hes here, a Hero for years in past, and years in future. Andrew David Scott.😊

[TheSandgrounder]

Saw The Elastic Band at my uncle’s caravan park
The Tow Bar Inn, Nethertown, Cumbria in 1970😁

[lesgl]

i think my fav Sweet story was a story in a music mag in the mid '70's a journo went on tour with them in the US i think and he interviewed one of the band members backstage said we'll go into the room next door where it's a bit quieter...they sat down and next minute there's a bang..the interviewer looks around and there's a guitar neck hanging out of hole in the plasterboard wall..Andy sticks his head around the door and says ''Just trying to tune the fucker''..lol

[daleady]

Great podcast and great questions to the legendary Scotty!!

[Bluepilled-ct]

They did Fox On The Run. That song is one of the first things I remember at 4 years old seeing it on Countdown. Loved it, used to go around the house singing it and my siblings would tease me for it for years after about how much I loved the song. Thanks man

[jdheryos]

Can't wait for thier new album to come out and the Last World Tour to get going.
Hard to believe they have outlasted KISS!

[k_DAN]

Andy is right on top of it - all views, listens, likes and subs can be bought.

[stephenhoy]

I was part of the security for Sweet at the Villa Marina Isle of Man, circa 78. Great night. A few years later I wrestled at the same venue, happy days.

[rajindersjutlla]

Brings back memories of the seventies .

[ekawrecker]

Love the Ballroom Blitz anecdote 💦. “Things that would cover body parts” 13:45 😂. Thanks to Sweet for coming to Perth!

[claudiapatriciacallelopez]

Hola Andy que Dios te siga bendiciendo con el don de la vida y el talento ❤ Medellín Colombia

[philliamproject]

Really great interview I've just watched 3 Andy Scott interviews and all were great especially ones like yours were you really know the subject matter. 👍I subbed!

[kelterskelter]

What a proper Gentleman He is. I like how they banter a bit about the weather at first. Like proper older people. I always had a feeling that Andy was really the heart and soul of The Sweet. w/o his guitar, writing, and very unique soprano range, they wouldn't have reached the heights. As sharp as a tack he is too still, mentally, and memory is an iron trap. Makes me wonder if he is taking green tea extract or other supplements to stay so vigorous upstairs.

[philipthompson]

Andy Always Had A Proper Thick Long Head Of Hair. A Proper Barnet.

[tangoarab]

Windy City riff is very similar to Deep Purples "Woman From Tokyo. Who stole from who 🤔😂